Esko vs. Pequot Lakes
7:15 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19

Esko has two big games this week, with Annandale on Monday and Pequot Lakes on Thursday, and the Eskomo's will need to put a 78-54 defeat to No. 5-1A Cromwell-Wright last Thursday behind them to avoid allowing the losses to mount.

Ava Gonsorowski scored 21 points and Selena Shady added 10 in the loss.

Pequot Lakes (6-2) has reached the state tournament four times in the past six years and is seeking a return trip this season.

The Lakers are coming off a solid 58-43 win over Albany, led by Olivia Lane's 18 points. Bre Sewall finished with 14 points and Corina Ruud added 11 in the victory.